{"id":5984,"date":"2017-03-27T10:12:18","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T10:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/temp.lawoffice.org.il%20\/tour-group-visa-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-03-22T18:05:04","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T16:05:04","slug":"tour-group-visa-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/tour-group-visa-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour Group Visas to Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you an agent looking to bring tour groups into Israel? In this article Advocate Michael Decker, a lawyer specializing in immigration and entry to Israel with our law firm in Israel, will share the most important facts you need to know for your tour group visa application. This will address the most important tips and rules to know before you apply for an agent license or tour group visa to Israel.<\/p>\n

Registration as an Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The Ministry of Interior is in charge of tour group visa applications to Israel. If you are planning to bring in a tour group from any country that does not have a visa exemption agreement with Israel, you are required to apply for an Israeli tour group visa. A tour group is defined by Israel as any group of more than ten<\/strong> persons. You can read more about a tourist visa to Israel for individuals who are citizens of countries that must obtain a visitor visa in advance in this article<\/a> on our website.<\/p>\n

If you did not previously submit a tour group visa application, you are required to register <\/strong>as an agent or company with the Ministry of Interior. You need to fill out the appropriate application form. You will also need a recommendation from the Senior Deputy Director General for Tourist Service. Submit both\u00a0by fax: 02-6469513 or by email: bg@spring.gov.il<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bank Guarantee<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Should the application be accepted, a bank guarantee to the amount of 50,000 NIS<\/strong> is required to be submitted at the Ben Gurion Airport. The guarantee is meant\u00a0to ensure all tourists within the group depart Israel before their visa expires. Once the guarantee is deposited, your application is approved and entered into the system. After approval of the new agent, payment vouchers are sent to them. By the end of an agent\u2019s first year of activity, the guarantee is returned, provided the number of tourists that outstayed the duration of their visa did not exceed the minimal acceptable number.<\/p>\n

Background Checks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before submitting the visa application, you must be aware of the overall background of tourists within the group. Check their family status, occupation, financial status, and the like. Specifically, note previous attempts to enter or stay and work in Israel. Such attempts may also factor into a possible refusal of the visa application for that particular tourist or the entire group. Every \u201ctourist\u201d who drops out of your group to work and live in Israel comes out of your pocket. These details should be included in a letter and<\/em> <\/strong>a tourist list accompanying the visa application. The application should also include any plans to briefly leave Israel (for Jordan or Egypt) before re-entry.<\/p>\n